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Dean DePiero is the founder and owner of DePiero Law, bringing more than 30 years of legal experience to clients throughout Ohio. He is a respected specialist in public law, with a distinguished track record representing municipal corporations amd government entities. Over his career, Dean has served as legal counsel for more than a dozen public bodies, reflecting his dedication to ethical governance and civic service.  

Currently, Dean holds several key public roles:

Law Director, City of Aurora
Assistant Law Director & Prosecutor, City of Broadview Heights
Law Director & Prosecutor, City of Streetsboro
Prosecutor, Village of Linndale
Assistant Prosecutor, City of Parma

Dean also partners with the Cleveland-based firm Bashein and Bashein LLC, where they have collectively recovered millions of dollars for individuals affected by motor vehicle and workplace accidents. In addition, Dean has served as Of Counsel to McDonald Hopkins LLC since 2005, where he continues to advise on matters involving public law amd government advocacy.  

His public service career includes five years as an Ohio State Representative and serving as Mayor of Parma, the state's seventh-largest city. Dean's leadership and legal acumen have earned him several accolades, including:

Ohio Trial Lawyers Legislator of the Year (2002)
Parma Chamber of Commerce Pride Award
Crain's Cleveland Business "Notable in Law"
Crain's Cleveland Business "40 Under 40" honoree

Dean has also contributed significantly to community service. He is a Trustee of the Cuyahoga County Public Library, serving as Board President in 2023 and 2024. For the past decade, he has partnered with the North Royalton YMCA to organize an annual 5K fundraiser in honor of his late wife, Kathleen, a former YMCA Board Member. The race has raised more than $100,000 to support youth sports programs in the region.  

Born and raised in Parma, Dean now resides in Broadview Heights with his children - Blake (14) and Hadley (12) - and their spirited golden doodle, Scout (9).